Church Quote by Marilyn Dumont

Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.

— Brené Brown

Shame doesn't exist as an emotion without the projected or perceived sense of judgment coming from somewhere else.

— Leslie Jamison

The distinction between shame and guilt is very important, since these two emotions may tear a person in opposite directions. The wish to relieve…

— Paul Ekman

“While guilt over sinfulness can often lead to repentance, shame leads to indifference, intolerance, lack of vulnerability, and lack of intimacy with others as…

— Tyler Braun

“What’s the difference between shame and guilt? The majority of shame researchers and clinicians agree that the difference between shame and guilt is best…

— Brené Brown

“When we apologize for something we’ve done, make amends, or change a behavior that doesn’t align with our values, guilt—not shame—is most often the…

— Brené Brown

“Shame is the deepest of the “negative emotions,” a feeling we will do almost anything to avoid. Unfortunately, our abiding fear of shame impairs…

— Gabor Maté

I think that shame is a universal, paralyzing, painful emotion.

— Brené Brown

“What’s the difference between shame and guilt? The majority of shame researchers and clinicians agree that the difference between shame and guilt is best…

— Brené Brown

Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.

— Samuel Johnson

Shame is a soul eating emotion.

— Anonymous

Shame and guilt are noble emotions essential in the maintenance of civilized society, and vital for the development of some of the most refined…

— Willard Gaylin